Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

This invaluable course introduces you to the wide variety of knowledge and practical skills you will need to work in the modern business world.

The course is aimed at individuals wanting to progress onto HNC Business, Admin and IT or Legal Services. It will be delivered to you by our highly professional teaching staff with significant industry experience and a proven track record of bringing out the best in their students.

During the academic year you will study a broad range of business units including Admin, IT, Enterprise, Legal Services, Management, Marketing, Finance and Events

The course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical skillset to progress onto a HNC in the Faculty ​

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Three National 5 qualifications at Grade C  (including English and Maths or Application of Maths) or above in relevant* subjects; OR
• NC Business or NC Administration at SCQF level 5 (other NCs may be considered); 
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

* relevant subjects include English, Administration, Business Management, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Application of Maths, Modern Studies or a Science subject.

Additional selection requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

During the academic year you will study

• Understanding Business.
• Market Research Practice.
• Communication.
• Contemporary Business Issues.
• Business Formation.
• Event Organisation.
• Human Resources: Administration.
• Web Apps: Spreadsheets.
• Web Apps: Word Processing.
• Recording Cash Transactions.
• Customer Service.
• Scots Law.
• Employment Law.
• Crime in Society.

After the course

Careers

Entry-level positions in business.

Continuing Study

You can progress onto;

• HNC Administration and Information Technologies.
• HNC Business with Languages
• HNC Business with HR.
• HNC Business with Enterprise.
• HNC Legal Services.
• Other HNC in a business discipline.

Teaching

How the course is taught